Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-09-09

The old gentleman, who evidently
was intelligent, entered into a general
conversation with the younger and
soon showed that he was quite well
Informed Boiling was glad ofa con-
ference so entertaining, especially
when, as his eyes were bent in that
direction, he saw the yonng lady was
interested, and, ne hoped, a pleased
listener. There was something very
sweet in the expression of ber coun-
terance, an inexpressible impress OF
modesty and innocence in her fea-
lures. They chatted away, and the
elder, SO dextrously that the younger
never perceived it, drew out of the
other his position, prospects and in
tentions.
Boiling was frank by nature, and
the questions of his interlocutor, who
was as ingenious as the other was
ingenious, were craftily put. The
sharp granger soon learned that
Frank Boiling had been engaged for
some time in the study Of law;
but that bis father,
having met with reverses and hay-
ing two younger daughters to edu-
cate, the young man determined to
make his burden less, and had set
out to support himself, abandoning
his law studies and taking situation
as salesman at a country store in
Grifftop, thriving town about five
miles from the main line.
II get but beggarly pay of course, !"
said Frank, gayly; "I'm only raw
hand; but / have promise that
whan | am qualified my wages will
be increased"
"You are rather a singular person" !"
said the farmer buffly Most young
men would talked of their salary"
II rather prefer the old style of
English" said Boiling, 81 am to be q
hireling, and the compensation of a
hireling is called wages But wages
or salary-the terms are Indifferent
to me-"
MY place is within mile of Griff-
ton," said the old man. ''I've no.
ton that | knew your father once
Wasn't he at Harvard in his time?.
eyes, sir; and so was l. We are
alumni of the same school"
~ wonder if he remembers his old
chum there-one George Carter
George ST. Leger Garter IS they
have it on the rolls"
Eyes, sir; I've heard him speak Of
of him often, Judge Carter, you
mean? He lives at Griffton. Do you
know bim?"
"Um! yes! After fashion"
Papa" whispered the young girl,
but BollipG's quick ear caught her
words, ri know the judge better than
you do"
"Be qniet, Puss, will you?" repli-
ed her father in same tone.
II am told that he left the bench,
aud though quite wealthy, has gone
back to the bar. | have letter from
him which my father, recalling their
youthful friendship, insisted on Civ
ing me; but | shall not present it.D
"Why. not? He might be of use
to you"
Scarcely, sir. You see if l am to
be q salesman in a country store, l
had better accumulate myself to my
position The Judge, even If he re-.
membered old college frienships, would
MT b3 likely to consider ME a well
come addition to his family circle as
visitor. He is rich, and then he is
said to have very handsome and ac-
complished daughter, who would no
doubt look down on me. /
have my bread and butter to earn,
and had better confne myself to it,
Possibly you are right. But how
came your father to lose his money?
| thought he inherited fine fortu0e?n
eyes, sir; but he was drawn into
incurring responsibility for rela-
tive. He is not ruined, by any
means, but is merely hampered, aud
thinks he will pull through in time
with a little economy and prudence;
and / have no doubt be will But |
am only in his way, or | would have
remained"
"Have you ever thought of trying
farming?"
"Ao, sir. | have no capital, and
know nothing Of it,"
"Do you know ahy more of selling
groceries and dry goods?"
"Not bit more; but you see I am
paid something there while ! learn"
"Your friend, or your acquaint-
anee, IS you call him, goes to Grfton,
too-does he?H
Eyes, sir; but he goes there in
different capacity. / believes he re-
presents his father in some transac-
tions about some property with the
judge, and is TO remain there some
days as guest, until the affair is
closed. Possibly, az his father wants
him to marry. he may be on tour of
observation, and take in the judges
daughter. Though that is very i'm
pertinent Of me, for he has said moth
ing on the subject"
'Do you think he is 80 irresistible
as to be able to pick and choose at
his pleasure?" inquired the girl, look
ing quizzically over her father's
shoulder.
"He can be very fascinating when
he chooses, am told" replied Boil
ing; "and as he is handsome, anonly
son, and his father worth millions, be
is what elderly ladies call "a good
catch. ,"
"He puts up his fascination along
uith Lii, n..nrforu o,r,nn-1, nd